Question detail: 6. What actions have you taken after reading THE ENSIGN? (other) (blank or nothing responses deleted; counts represent the total number of responses in each category, rather than the number of respondents)

 

Communicate to author/editor (6)

  1. I have been prompted to write to the editor but have not gotten around to it yet.
  2. submitted articles
  3. Pointed out that several letters or articles used lubberly or incorrect verbage and suggested that the editor take editorial license and correct same. 
  4. written an article
  5. submitted article for 'what's in a boat name'.
  6. Yelled at Yvonne Hill

 

Pass along information/articles (5)

  1. Shared the article with family and friends.
  2. Discussed it with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla in my area.  I am also a member there.
  3. On occasion, have printed excerpts in the Squadron News Letter or what I have read steers me toward furthering my edification and that of others
  4. Passed it on
  5. Suggested the article to a fellow member or members

 

Put information to personal use (9)

  1. Considered how to apply some of the information to my own boating activities
  2. Read recommended books
  3. Post Stargazer on refrigerator
  4. Put suggestions to use.
  5. Apply knowledge
  6. Checked other publications to corroborate information and expand my knowledge base.
  7. Always save The Stargazer. 
  8. Planned a trip to a featured article location
  9. seek inspiration for a marine-related photo

 

Put information to USPS use (12)

  1. Used information from the article in teaching, and writing.
  2. Shared the article with students in the Piloting or Advanced Piloting class that I teach.
  3. Used information in a USPS class I am teaching
  4. Have copied things from articles to use in teaching USPS classes
  5. use it in my classes.
  6. got busy on Co-Op Charting
  7. Use information on important dates to include in squadron roster
  8. have used some articles in squadron newsletter
  9. Used in boating class.
  10. Used info to improve my squadron's operations
  11. Sometimes incorporate articles or ideas in Public Boating Course
  12. Referenced it in a Squadron or District pub as appropriate.

 

Other (9)

  1. Various, depends on the item involved
  2. none--IMO there RARELY is an interesting article
  3. Nothing. There is no one around to discuss anything with, because there is no one in my local squadron with whom I would want to socialize, which is why I am leaving USPS.
  4. I've become a very status quo boater relying on past knowledge for the little boating I do. However, I do think the Ensign is an informative source for upcoming boaters active in their squadrons and with their families on the water.   
  5. Been disappointed in the number of times the Ensign seems to be the mag of the Rich Yachtsman with the big bucks and not the average boater that takes his friends out on the weekend
  6. Put it in the pile of things to read someday
  7. I find most of your magazine to be old fashioned with corny articles by people who seem to seldom go out on the water.
  8. I've recently retired and may have more time to read the Ensign
  9. Remember when appropriate